Handen Road is in London and in Lewisham district. SE12 8NP is located in the Lee Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Lewisham East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Handen Road, London, SE12 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE12 8LX, SE12 8PY, SE12 8NA, SE12 8NZ, SE12 8RF, SE12 8PH, SE12 8LQ, SE12 8DY, SE12 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SE12 8NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SE12 8NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.1% | 37.3% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 52.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 57.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE12 8NP this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 6.7% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 4% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 11% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.9% | 65.3% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 80.8% | 79.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 78.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 78.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 14.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 0.6% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handen Road was 18.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% lower than the Lee Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Handen Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Lee Green and the 27th lowest crime rate of 827 local areas in Lewisham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Handen Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,150,000 | 2023-08-04 | £2,268,487 |
| 15 Handen Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,225,000 | 2023-04-27 | £2,326,639 |
| 8B Handen Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-12-14 | £406,328 |
| 6B Handen Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-12-02 | £512,842 |
| 1 Handen Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,030,000 | 2022-02-04 | £2,245,368 |
SE12 8NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelwood Nursery School Chelwood Walk , Turnham Road SE4 2QQ | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre McMillan Street , Deptford SE8 3EH | - not rated | 4,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Lee School Wantage Road , Lee Green SE12 8NA | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Infant and Nursery School Effingham Road , SE12 8NS | - not rated | 346 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brindishe Manor School Leahurst Road , Lewisham SE13 5LS | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's RC Primary School Newstead Road , Lee SE12 0SJ | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winifred's Catholic Junior School Newstead Road , SE12 0SJ | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Academy of Greenwich 21 Meadowcourt Road , 1st Floor King's Church SE3 9DU | - not rated | 568 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Academy Lee Terrace , Blackheath SE3 9TY | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Theresa's RC School Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5DZ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catford School Stainton Road , Catford SE6 1AB | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thomas Tallis School 134 Kidbrooke Park Road , SE3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LeSoCo Lewisham Way , SE4 1UT | - not rated | 3,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Sixth Form Sprules Road , Brockley SE4 2NL | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Vale School Elmira Street , Lewisham SE13 7BN | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prendergast Ladywell School Manwood Road , Brockley SE4 1SA | 3out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverston School 63-69 Eltham Road , Lee Green SE12 8UF | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colfe's School Horn Park Lane , Lee SE12 8AW | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre 303 Hither Green Lane , Lewisham SE13 6TJ | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest Community School South Lee Christian Centre , Baring Road SE12 0PW | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Manor College 40 Falmouth Close , SE12 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Contract Catering Services | Brindishe Lee Primary School, Wantage Road | 117 yd | |
| Lee Cafe | 123 Burnt Ash Road, London | 291 yd | |
| The Find Store | 133 Burnt Ash Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Caspian | Caspian Persian Cuisine, 117 Burnt Ash Road | 303 yd | |
| Bar Luciano Ltd | 129-131 Burnt Ash Road, London | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edmund Halley | 23-27 Leegate, Grove Park | 412 yd | |
| Duke of Edinburgh | Duke Of Edinburgh Public House, 394 Lee High Road | 450 yd | |
| The Old Tigers Head | Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road | 565 yd | |
| Crofton Albion Sports & Social Club | Crofton Albion Sports And Social Club Weigall Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Fish Bar | 113 Burnt Ash Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 115 Burnt Ash Road, London | 291 yd | |
| Bamboo GardenTakeaway | Bamboo Garden Takeaway, 124 Burnt Ash Road | 329 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 166 Manor Lane, London | 369 yd | |
| Curry World | 12 Burnt Ash Road, London | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sainsbury plc | Sainsbury's, 14 Burnt Ash Road | 411 yd | |
| Blackheath food centre | Ground Floor Shop, 159 Lee Road | 533 yd | |
| Co-Operative Food | CO-OP, 27-31 Burnt Ash Hill | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Green United Reformed Church BURNT ASH ROAD | 292 yd | |
| Northbrook Church Of England School (Closed) Taunton Road | 321 yd | |
| Trinity School TAUNTON ROAD | 345 yd | |
| Manor House Gardens 66A 66A TAUNTON ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Bowring Sports Ground ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Horn Park HORN PARK HORN PARK ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts | 707 yd |
| Weigall Road Playing Fields Weigall Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Riverston School 63-69 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | 796 yd | |
| Colfe'S Leisure Centre COLFES SCHOOL COLFES SCHOOL HORN PARK LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 827 yd |
| Blackheath Wanderers Sports Club REAR OF 63-69 REAR OF 63-69 ELTHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.